Ep 343 Serving Your Country and Passengers: The Air National Guard and Part 121 Life
Nik sits down with Vincent Cheval, a C-130 pilot in the Montana Air National Guard and First Officer at Allegiant, to explore the balancing act of serving in the Guard while flying Part 121. Vincent shares his unconventional path from Explosive Ordnance Disposal tech to the flight deck, along with practical insight into rushing a Guard unit and building a competitive application. The conversation dives into the real trade-offs of juggling military service and an airline career, including deployments, family impact, and managing two very different flying worlds, while highlighting the…
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